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Funeral Wake Catering in Middle Stoke
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Middle Stoke.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Middle Stoke
Funeral wake catering in Middle Stoke, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at the family home and church and village hall wakes.
In rural Middle Stoke, home or the hall is usual. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A hall or room for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Middle Stoke
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Why choose a hog roast in Middle Stoke?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Also near Middle Stoke
Also in Middle Stoke
Events we cater in Middle Stoke
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Middle Stoke, including:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Autumn and winter afternoons in Middle Stoke get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Wakes in Middle Stoke: venues and practical details
Middle Stoke is in Medway. We cater wakes across Middle Stoke and nearby. Middle Stoke is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Middle Stoke to Canterbury (23 miles away).
We cater wakes across ME3 and the streets around it. Local streets include Burrows Lane and Grain Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Lower Stoke (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), North Street (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
Open spaces near Middle Stoke include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby, you will find The Nags Head pub (within half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Middle Stoke
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
FAQs for Middle Stoke
Is Middle Stoke close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away